Cornelius

Meaning of Cornelius

This name comes from an old Roman family name. It's thought to mean 'horn' or 'antler'.

Cornelius has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cornelius

After ranking as high as #789 in 2003, Cornelius has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cornelius

• Cornelius Vanderbilt
  American railroad tycoon and financier
• Cornelius "Neil" deGrasse Tyson
  Astrophysicist and science communicator
• Cornelius "Neil" Kinnock
  British Labour Party leader
• Cornelius "Sugar" Ray Robinson
  Legendary American middleweight boxer
• Cornelius "Neil" Simon
  Acclaimed American playwright

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Questions about the name Cornelius

What does the name Cornelius mean?

Cornelius means this name comes from an old roman family name. it's thought to mean 'horn' or 'antler', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Cornelius a boy's or a girl's name?

Cornelius is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cornelius?

Cornelius did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cornelius most popular?

Cornelius peaked at #789 in 2003.